Archive October 1, 2025

You can purchase the Jodie bag from Bottega Veneta for less than £80 in two different autumn-ready colors. We’ve found the best lookalike for the celeb-loved woven Jodie bag.

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When you think of well-known handbags, you typically think of ones that have endured for a long time and have remained faithful to time, like Dior’s saddle bag, a quilted Chanel bag, or Louis Vuitton’s monogrammed tote. Despite only being released in early 2020, Bottega Veneta’s Jodie is another more recent bag style that merits a spot in that line-up.

The hand-held knotted Jodie bag quickly gained popularity with celebrities despite the company producing woven leather handbags since 1975. However, many of us are unlikely to ever be able to get our hands on because the small version costs £2840. Thankfully, there are some excellent alternatives that won’t cost a lot, like Abbott Lyon’s Vienna Mini Leather Bag, which we’ve recently looked into.

Copy Olivia Attwood’s exact gold bangle stack from her go-to affordable jewelry line.

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The woven bag is Abbott Lyon’s first attempt at adding accessories to its line of jewelry, making it the ideal fall-themed addition to your wardrobe. The Vienna Mini Leather Bag, which costs £79, is much more affordable than the Bottega version, and is available in two different black and burgundy options for autumn.

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The bag is made of 100% cowhide leather, just like the designer one, which means it is strong and long-lasting despite its affordable price tag. Additionally, it has cotton twill on all of its sides to prevent scratching and scuffing of your belongings.

The top handle of the Vienna Mini Leather Bag has a knot detail, and it has a zip-secured closure. It measures 27 cm high, 15 cm wide at the narrowest point, and 26 cm wide at the broadest point, making it the ideal size for both day and night travel.

You can choose the charm design you want to make it truly personal, with options like initials, clovers, and hearts for an additional £10. It also comes with two dainty detachable bag charms. The Vienna Mini Leather Bag, a new addition to Abbott Lyon’s line of excellent options, has been added to the list of great choices that are available in a variety of price ranges to fit all needs.

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The slightly larger Melie Bianco Brigitte Large Shoulder Bag from Anthropologie, which costs £115, but is made of fake leather rather than real leather. The Glamorous Woven Shoulder Bag in Black, which is also faux leather, is a more affordable option, which retails for just £22.

Next’s Weave Shoulder Bag costs $35 and comes in both chocolate brown and black colors. It’s a larger option for workdays. The £45 Woven Slouched Shoulder Bag from Final Accessorize is a fantastic olive green shade that is one of the most popular colors this autumn.

Nearly 15 years after their engagement, the Prince and Princess of Wales tied the knot at Westminster Abbey, but a rumor about one aspect of their big day has since been refuted.

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When the Princess of Wales finally tied the knot with Prince William, millions around the world tuned in. And nearly every aspect of their special day at Westminster Abbey was pored over – from Kate’s incredible Alexander McQueen wedding dress to their emotional ceremony.

But 15 years on, new information about one particular aspect of their day has come to light – shutting down a long- standing rumour about Kate. It has long been believed that prior to her big day, the princess took lessons in order to be able to do her own make-up on the morning of her wedding, using products from the beauty brand, Bobbi Brown.

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Make-up mogul Bobbi Brown made the revelations in a brand-new interview, though. Still Bobbi, Brown, a British author who spoke on the Breaking Beauty podcast to promote her new book, revealed that her products were used, but he clarified one misunderstanding.

She stated, “I didn’t do her] Kate’s makeup.” I would like to do that. Hannah Martin, one of my artists, has gained a lot of media attention in the UK.

Brown continued, “Hannah did provide me with some information that I should watch and set my alarm.” She texted me, “Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God,” while we were conversing.

The founder of Bobbi Brown said that no one in the company used it when the interviewer inquired about whether the brand could be held responsible for the wedding day look. It was wrong to do it, not to me.

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However, she did mention that a member of Kate’s staff wrote a letter to Brown expressing “how much she appreciated the make-up,” which is currently affixed to her office.

UK-based Hannah Martin, who did do Kate’s make-up, now has a huge online fan base, where she posts tutorials for her 376,000 Instagram followers.

She has other royal connections, as she has previously made public statements about wearing makeup on Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice wedding days. She has never publicly discussed Kate, though.

She previously mentioned working for the Royals, claiming that she was initially approached when working with the York sisters.

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She responded, “Gosh, this is bonkers. ” Then, like with any client, you simply want to make sure they are happy. Like with any relationship, trust is a must.

I will never, ever assume that I can share behind-the-scenes photos of any of my clients, even though there have been some [royal] relationships where there has been the odd opportunity to get the green light to share [pictures online]. There is a green light from time to time, but it always follows them.

At the L’Oreal Paris show on Monday night, Molly-Mae, 26, made her catwalk debut along with Heidi Klum, Cara Delevingne, and Kendall Jenner. However, she turned down the opportunity last year for a somber reason.

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Molly-Mae Hague has revealed the heartbreaking reason why she turned down the chance to walk alongside super models last year as she finally makes her debut in Paris.

The former Love Island contestant has been a L’Oreal ambassador for a year after signing a reported seven-figure deal with the make-up and skincare giant, walking down their catwalk in a silver satin gown and sparkling heels on Monday night. Molly-Mae, 26, had been asked to walk in the September 2024 Paris show but turned down the opportunity.

Spilling all in her Prime reality show Molly-Mae: Behind It All, she said: “They did ask me to walk but I said no. It’s just not my bag.” She was seen telling L’Oreal make-up artists backstage at the runway show. “These legs weren’t cut out for this.”

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Kendall Jenner and other top models were glancing at each other during rehearsals when she said, “I’m looking at everyone in here and they’re absolutely impeccable.

I just felt very out of place if I had seen all the models walking down and then there was me.

Molly explained that her self-assurance has declined since having her daughter. On the show, she said, “I think having Bambi made me go on a real journey with my body.”

I wake up on days without feeling great. My hips are now much wider, and I’ve had a lot of stretch marks. Every day, there is a need to appear certain ways.

I just felt like I wouldn’t have the confidence to walk on the catwalk, despite the fact that this show is all about empowering women and empowering people of all shapes and sizes.

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However, it seems as though the mother has since found her self-assurance after posing alongside Heidi Klum, Cara Delevingne, and Kendall Jenner.

Molly has been open about her confidence struggles online since giving birth to her daughter Bambi in January, 2023. In a recent video on her YouTube channel, she told fans she could hardly look in the mirror after her NTAs appearance.

She said, “Honestly, I have been feeling so low in confidence in myself this weekend, like I can’t even tell it.”

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“I’ve just been having one of those days where I’m like, Whoa, I can’t look in the mirror.” Literally feeling so bad about myself.

She thanked TV presenter and singer Rochelle Humes for supporting her on the night on Monday night. In 2021, Rochell first stepped into the shoes of L’Oréal Paris as brand ambassador.

As part of a three-day takeover, the program also streamed live to Covent Garden in London. A number of famous people are anticipated to be visiting the French capital for shows during Paris Fashion Week, which runs from September 29 to October 7.

Designers including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy will showcase their latest collections, while Victoria Beckham will present her always-anticipated show in Paris on Friday.

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What is the life of the British actor Gary Oldman like when he isn’t on screen? Gary Oldman has appeared in a number of well-known movies.

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Sir Gary Oldman, the Oscar-winning actor, has been knighted at Windsor Castle for his contributions to drama. He is most recently known for his role as MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in Apple TV’s Slow Horses.

The versatile actor is adored for his wide range of roles, including Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films and James Gordon in The Dark Knight trilogy.

His father, former sailor Leonard Oldman, was born in New Cross, London. The actor has previously talked about his difficult childhood following the death of his father.

He revealed that Oldman’s father, who was alcoholic, left the family when he was just seven years old. He had already started drinking himself before he became a famous actor and was well-known worldwide.

His older sister, Maureen, also known as Laila Morse, is an actress. She starred in Oldman’s directorial debut Nil by Mouth in 1997, before landing her most well-known role as Mo Harris in EastEnders, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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After being inspired by Malcolm McDowell’s performance in the movie The Raging Moon, Oldman decided to pursue an acting career.

He took a variety of jobs while he was a student at the Young People’s Theatre in Greenwich, from beheading pigs in an abattoir to working as a porter in an operating room.

He received a scholarship to attend Rose Bruford College and received an acting degree despite initially being turned down by RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art).

The actor has a talent for film and music, and he even offers bass guitar lessons to Daniel Radcliffe from Harry Potter.

He also enjoys writing, and he signed a contract with Blood Riders, a vampire novel series, in 2015.

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In terms of his personal life, he relocated to Los Angeles in the early 1990s after establishing a successful acting career.

He voluntarily entered rehab in 1994, and during this period he gained notoriety for his struggles with alcohol.

Since 1997, he has maintained his sobriety and has publicly thanked Alcoholics Anonymous for their assistance throughout his recovery.

In terms of romantic relationships, Oldman has five marriages, the first of which was in 1987, with English actress Lesley Manville.

The couple split when their son Alfie was just three months old, but they kept things friendly until he was three months old.

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In 1990, Oldman and Uma Thurman wed, but they divorced in 1992.

He and his co-star in Immortal Beloved, Isabella Rossellini, were engaged to each other from 1994 to 1996, but they never got married.

The couple had two sons, Gulliver and Charlie, when Oldman wed American model Donya Fiorentino in 1997. After a turbulent relationship, their marriage ended in divorce in 2001.

He wed English singer and actress Alexandra Edenborough in 2008, but she divorced in 2015.